Can i use braid on a fixed spool real for beach casting

[danangling]

Hi Guys

Can i use braid with a fixed spool real for beach casting?. Some people have said yes others have said no what do you think?.

[Omahayank]

By all means, go for it. Just remember to watch the weight rating on your gear. Just because 80# braid has 20# diameter, your kit is still rated for 20#. Don't rip the guts out of your reel.
Good luck & tight lines

[Fishing Forum Admin]

I'd go for no as a general rule - you would of coarse have to use a shockleader as braid has zero give and would be deadly with out

And depends on the depth your fishing as if only a 10 ft deep shore mark then the only thing in the water is the shockleader and the braid would have no effect . But in a deep 60 foot mark with a bit of tide then worth a go and see what happens

But must use shockleader ( use a proper braid knot as braid can cut through mono ) and watch your fingers

[danangling]

Thaks guys i will give it a go and see what its kike. by the way how do you attach shockleader to braid is ther a special knot to use or just a standard leader knot, if so where can i find how to tie it

[Fishing Forum Admin]

Try this link from blackbeards site

http://neilmackellow.co.uk/knot1.html

[cod head]

hi braid is great for useing of the beach i use it on my multi with not many probs,
we use 30lbs its perfect for fixedspools ive same braid on for 12 months still going strong

[Ben]

used to use it for fixed spoil, great no problem, dont forget the shock leader
tried it once with multi and got a birdie

[cod head]

ive found you have cast as hard as poss too keep the spool rotating fast on
a multi or the braid lifts up, or lay the line on with bigger movements of your thumb to stop it digging in when it gets tight